Baptist Health·Prattville, Alabama
The LPN provides direct, individualized patient care and medication administration under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include following nursing care plans and conducting health screenings for new hires and annual requirements.
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.
To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org [https://www.baptistfirst.org/].
The LPN shall be responsible for direct, individualized, goal-directed, and effective patient care under the supervision of the RN. This individual shall provide care as outlined in the Nursing Care Plan in accordance with Standards of Practice, policies, and procedures. The LPN will be responsible for administration of medications, report patient symptoms and conditions to the RN. For the LPN within Employee Health, the individual will be responsible for new hire and annual health screenings under the direct supervision of the RN. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.
Education /
Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required.
License /
Certification: Active LPN license required, BLS required, Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required based upon department assigned
Knowledge,
Skills, and
Abilities:
Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
High School diploma or equivalent required. Degree in Nursing or completion of LPN program required.
Active LPN license required, BLS required, Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required based upon department assigned
Job Type: Regular-Full time
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Candidates must have a high school diploma, a degree in nursing or completion of an LPN program, and an active LPN license. BLS certification is required, with additional certifications like ACLS or PALS potentially needed based on the department.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
